Don’t fear the fat! No judgment here. I used to buy fat-free everything and thought that it was better to load up on a bunch of unreal ingredients and super processed starches so that I could avoid even half a…

Disclaimer: I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated…

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw the teaser for this dessert that I developed for the I Heart Walnuts Contest. Even though I didn’t win the contest, I think this recipe is a real winner! Made with dried wild blueberries, it’s…

It’s a good question. Does loving your body mean throwing in the towel and giving up on health and your goals? Eating disorder expert Julie Duffy Dillon tackles common fears about giving up dieting, accepting your body, and having freedom…

During summer, it’s all about fruits and veggies. I love water-rich peaches, berries, tomatoes and cucumbers fresh from the farmers market or made into a quick salad. It just feels right when the sun is shining and the beach is…

Ahhh, summer: Time for vacations and swimming pools, bike rides and picnics. One of our favorite ways to eat outside is colorful, flavorful summer salads. There’s absolutely nothing better than a fresh-from-the garden or farmers-market-direct salad filled with all the…

The thing that changed my life, transformed the way I look at food and exercise, and compelled me to help women stuck in a cycle of dieting is my eating disorder. On this episode I share my story of bulimia…

Disclaimer: I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not…

It’s so much fun to eat with your hands! Small, poppable food beats using a fork and knife, especially at parties. And since summer is the season of graduations, weddings and celebrating in the sunshine, it’s also the perfect time…

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Michaela Ballmann, MS RD CLT is an Integrative Dietitian, nutrition consultant, podcast host, and blogger. She is enthusiastic about guilt-free eating, whole person care, and nourishing food. Her main interest is in helping people to love food, their bodies, and themselves.